Ebola: How It Spreads, Warning Signs and How to Stay Safe

Ebola is a serious viral disease that spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with the infection or has died from it. It can also spread through contaminated items, unsafe burial practices, infected wild animals and unprotected healthcare exposure. Symptoms may begin suddenly, usually 2 to 21 days after exposure. They include fever, severe headache, weakness, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and, in some cases, unexplained bleeding or bruising. Avoid contact with blood and body fluids, do not handle bodies of suspected Ebola victims, and avoid sick or dead wild animals. Wash your hands regularly and seek medical advice immediately if you develop symptoms after possible exposure. Call ahead before visiting a health facility. Ebola is not spread through the air like flu or COVID-19, and people without symptoms do not usually transmit it through casual contact. Report suspected cases through the NCDC toll-free line: 6232.

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